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One-armed basketball player makes women’s Division III history
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel refused to let rejection, or the fact she was born with one arm, end her dream of playing the game that her childhood idol LeBron James made her fall in love with 15 years ago.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Videogame giants are spending more money but losing players — and profits
Sony, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft reflect an industrywide misunderstanding (or perhaps disregard) of what gamers value.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
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Could Travis Hunter Really Be a Two-Way Player in the N.F.L.?
For two years, the Heisman Trophy winner has been a national sensation. Current players in the league think one position might be his best option.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
5 former players are running baseball operations in the majors. More could be on the way
There are five former major leaguers serving as the top baseball executive for a big league franchise at the moment, forming one of MLB's most exclusive clubsABC News - Feb. 25 -
Why M.L.B.’s Worst Hitter Remains Such a Coveted Player
In a sport that quantifies virtually every aspect of a player’s performance, Austin Hedges’s contributions are immeasurable.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
The Tallest Active N.B.A. Player Who Has Never Dunked in a Game
Caleb Houstan can throw it down with ease in practice, so why doesn’t he do it when the stats count?The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Eye-opening surprises from 7 fantasy baseball player projections
Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie still does his own projections — here are some interesting findings.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Mecha Break Beta Hit 300,000 Concurrent Players And Broke Servers
Late last week, Amazing Seasun Games launched the latest beta test for Mecha Break , a new co-op shooter game that's basically Armored Core by way of Titanfall. If the initial wave of 300,000 ...GameSpot - Feb. 26 -
Erik ten Hag feels today’s players ‘find it difficult to deal with criticism’
Dutchman admits ‘more tact and more love’ needed Ten Hag enjoyed Manchester United spell ‘very much’ Erik ten Hag says the current generation of players “usually find it difficult to deal with ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
MLB players are giving their new robot umpire overlords a cautious welcome
Anger over blown calls is as old as baseball itself. But in Spring Training this year, players can ask technology for a little help. For the first time ever this month, major league players who ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Countdown underway for players to crack top 50 in the world and earn Masters invites
The Florida swing on the PGA Tour unofficially marks the start of the road to the Masters, and it’s that time of the year when every point matters.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
Multiple New Orleans Privateers players under investigation for gambling violations
The Privateers hold just a 4-25 record and are tied for last in the Southland Conference.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
No big stink: Odors aside, player surveys show locker rooms are improving
Players did not complain of rats, dirty water or shower bugs as they had in the past. But some surveys still showed concerns with locker-room conditions.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Arne Slot claims Liverpool players have silenced doubters with ‘mental strength’
Manager delighted after ‘people started to question us’ Praises on-field reaction in 2-0 victory over Newcastle Arne Slot claimed Liverpool silenced the doubters with victory over Newcastle, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Roundtable: Which unheralded player needs to be on your 2025 roster?
Our fantasy experts discuss which player ranked outside the top 50 they want to have on as many 2025 fantasy baseball teams as possible.ESPN - 6d -
LaVine becomes fastest Kings player to reach rare scoring feat
With his latest performance in Sacramento's win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, Zach LaVine became the fastest Kings player to reach a rare scoring milestone.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
With Caitlin Clark in the W.N.B.A., Who’s the Top Women’s College Player?
U.S.C.’s JuJu Watkins, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo, and U.C.L.A.’s Lauren Betts all have a case to earn the sport’s top award.The New York Times - 6d -
He’s the M.L.B. Player No Team Keeps, but Every Team Needs
The Texas Rangers are the sixth different franchise to acquire Joc Pederson, and he’s earned praise at every stop along the way.The New York Times - 6d -
Bad report card: Woody gets F from Jets players
Woody Johnson received a grade of F from Jets players in the NFLPA's annual team report cards.ESPN - 6d -
Terminator 2D: No Fate Takes Players Back To The 1990s With Contra-Style Action
Terminator 2 is one of the most successful films of all time and, much like other R-rated movies of the time, spawned a line of toys and video games in the early 1990s. If you missed out on the ...GameSpot - 6d -
Fantasy Baseball: It's not easy fading these players in 2025 drafts, but someone's gotta do it
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski reveals the stars he's out on at their current ADPs.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How India's emerging as a formidable player in defense
India is beefing up its defense spending as tensions between the country and China grow. The subcontinent is relying on renewed U.S.-India ties for equipment.CNBC - 5d -
Texas raises ticket prices as player costs go up
Texas will be raising football season ticket prices by $13 per game next season as the program, already one of the richest in the nation, tries to meet rising costs.ESPN - 4d -
Fans Love a Comeback Story. These 10 M.L.B. Players Could Deliver.
Mike Trout isn’t the only former M.V.P. looking to bounce back from an injury-riddled season.The New York Times - 4d -
Burnley players refuse Osmajic handshake amid racism row
Burnley players decline to shake hands with Preston striker Milutin Osmajic before their FA Cup fifth-round tie amid a racism row between the two clubs.BBC News - 4d -
Burnley players ignore Osmajic after racial abuse accusations
Burnley players refuse to shake Milutin Osmajic's hand after teammate Hannibal Mejbri accused the Preston forward of racially abusing him the last time the two sides met.BBC News - 4d -
Six head coaches got A+ grades from their players in NFLPA report card
The NFL Players Association's survey of players graded teams from A to F on a wide variety of issues, and in many areas teams were found lacking.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Oval Office Confrontation Creates Uncertainty for Ukrainian Tennis Players
The country’s players are feeling the impact of Volodymyr Zelensky’s clash with President Trump ahead of two tennis tournaments in the United States.The New York Times - 4d -
The teams, coaches and players who have the most to prove next season
Spring football is coming up and our college football experts give their thoughts on who has the most to prove next season.ESPN - 4d -
How a Basketball Player’s Dreams Shifted From the N.B.A. to the Academy Awards
About a decade ago, a professional basketball career would have been the highlight of RaMell Ross’s life. Now he’s a rising name in filmmaking.The New York Times - 3d -
Why the Sixers may need to trade their most valuable player. And it's not Joel Embiid
There's no way around it: The future in Philadelphia is remarkably bleak. And the way forward is largely unspoken for a good reason.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Carling questions calibre of England coaching staff and ‘sensitive’ players
‘Some of them are learning, some of them are very young’ Former captain dismisses charge of being out of touch The former England captain Will Carling has questioned the quality of the coaching ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bruins trade Frederic and Jones to Oilers for multiple picks, player
The Bruins have made their first notable deal ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline, sending Trent Frederic and Max Jones to the Oilers.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Healthy Returns: AbbVie is the newest potential weight loss drug market player
AbbVie will pay up to $2.2 billion to develop Danish drugmaker Gubra's obesity drug. AI takes center stage at HIMSS conference gets underway in Vegas.CNBC - 23h -
As bad as things are in Dallas, Kyrie Irving's ACL injury is worse news for the player
In the aftermath of Irving's injury news, it's easy to focus on all that's gone wrong since the Luka trade. But that's not fair to one of the NBA's best players.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Arteta praises Arsenal players on ‘special’ record-breaking night
Manager thrilled at 7-1 mauling of PSV Eindhoven Win is club’s biggest away victory in Champions League Mikel Arteta paid tribute to Arsenal’s players for a “special night” as they thrashed PSV ...The Guardian - 19h -
How free agency and player approval for trades have changed recruiting in the NWSL
The NWSL's new CBA does something no other American sports league has tried: total free agency and no trades without player permission.ESPN - 20h -
Trump looms over the successful global expansion of Chinese smartphone players
Chinese smartphone players like Xiaomi have found success over the past few years expanding globally.CNBC - 13h -
49ers could face difficult roster decisions with five veteran players
Matt Maiocco highlights five veteran players the San Francisco 49ers might have to make difficult decisions on this offseason.Yahoo Sports - 9h
